We are one of the world’s leading companies in the fields of orthopedics, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and orthobiologics. True to our mission “Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better,” we have been developing innovative products and surgical techniques for over 40 years. Arthrex was founded in 1981 in Munich and is now headquartered in Naples, Florida (USA), with additional subsidiaries in 21 countries. Our corporate culture is defined by cross-border collaboration and the exchange of ideas among colleagues from diverse national backgrounds.
The expansion into new business areas and the continuous development of our product portfolio contribute to our steady growth and ensure that we remain at the forefront of high-quality product innovation. Our employees play a key role in this success through their dedication and commitment.
In return, we offer a motivating and appreciative work environment.
The Job:
Inventory Planning Analyst delivers integrated business process that aligns demand, supply, and financial plans across an organization to create one unified plan, balancing customer needs with company resources for improved decision-making and profitability.
The purpose of this role is to optimise forecasting and inventory management by aligning customer demand, inventory investment, and supply plans to support commercial objectives.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Lead forecast reviews with product management, sales and lab team to accurately plan future demand.
• Regular backorder review, working with supply chain and product management to expedite deliveries and improve customer service.
• Maintain and validate safety stock holding policies.
• Plan loan set builds according to market insights and operational capacity.
• Identify inventory optimisation opportunities to reduce write off value.
• Collaborate with UK product management and Supply chain to combine data with insights.
• Regular reporting of forecast, excess stock, loan set performance KPIs.
• Proactively analyse and identify root causes of write offs, recommend data-based solutions.
• Deliver analysis on excess inventory to reduce the associated negative provisions in P&L.
Education and professional experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ Years industry experience/knowledge
General requirements:
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Apply knowledge and experience with minimal guidance for routine tasks.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation.
Specific requirements:
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Well organised with a methodical approach to work
• Proficiency in Excel, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate with all stakeholders.
Working Hours:
This is a Full-time position working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Benefits:
Competitive salary based on level of experience. 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, contributory Pension scheme, medical cash back plan, group income protection and life assurance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and any other protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Ready to make a difference with us?
If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and contributing to meaningful advancements in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.
Take the next step in your career and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of medical innovation.
We’re excited to learn more about you – please send us your complete application documents, including your CV and relevant certificates.
Apply now and help us make a real impact.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and any other protected characteristics.
Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better®, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and developed more than 1,000 innovative products and surgical procedures each year to advance minimally invasive orthopedics worldwide.
Arthrex continues to experience unprecedented growth and demand for our products throughout the world; however, we remain a privately held company with a family business culture that is committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use our products and, ultimately, the millions of patients whose lives we impact.
Arthrex’s global headquarters is located in Naples, FL, with regional offices around the world in Munich, Germany (EMEA), Mexico City, Mexico (LATAM) and Singapore (APAC). Additionally, subsidiary offices and distribution centers are located throughout the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
We invite you to learn more about Arthrex and the positive contributions we are making to medicine and the communities we serve around the world. See Arthrex’s global locations: https://www.arthrex.com/corporate/locations
